# Local Government Act 1972, Section 237: Offences against byelaws.

Extent: E+W

Byelaws to which section 236 above applies and byelaws of a class prescribed by regulations under section 236A may provide that persons contravening the byelaws shall be liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding such sum as may be fixed by the enactment conferring the power to make the byelaws, or, if no sum is so fixed, the sum of £20, and in the case of a continuing offence a further fine not exceeding such sum as may be fixed as aforesaid, or, if no sum is so fixed, the sum of £5 for each day during which the offence continues after conviction thereof.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1972/70/section/237 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/local-government-act-1972/section-237
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